ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Correlia Anderson and Cliff Johnston established Springhaven Farm in Belton, Missouri, in 1969. In 1982, Correlia married Ken Anderson and the ranch is now jointly owned by them.
The foundation cattle were purchased from Allison Angus, Louisburg, Kansas, and the Sam Barr Dispersal. Purchases of bred cows ranged from $700 to $1000 per head.
Many of their 4-H steers that were sold locally have won county shows and placed at state fairs.
Today, Ken Anderson manages the herd, which consists of more than 100 cows.
The American Angus Association’s Historic Angus Herd Award recognizes Angus breeders and immediate families who have been in continuous production of registered-Angus cattle for 50 years or more. Visit www.angus.org for more information or to view a list of awarded members since the program began in 1988.
— Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications
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